Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,000, 33,120 and 14,064
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,000, 33,120 and 14,064 is: 19,408.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,000 : 33,120 = 14,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,000/33,120 = 14,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,000x = 33,120 × 14,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,000x = 465,799,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,799,680/24,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,408.32
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